US Bridges

S5&S57-W22 Conn over S57-BRISTOL ST Off-Ramp

Fair

Orange County, California · 12-ORA-005-34.38-SA · Structure no. 55 0344H

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,323
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S5&S57-W22 Conn over S57-BRISTOL ST Off-Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S5&S57-W22 Conn over S57-BRISTOL ST Off-Ramp in Orange County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 54,323 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,552 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS5&S57-W22 Conn
CrossesS57-BRISTOL ST Off-Ramp
Location12-ORA-005-34.38-SA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates33.77971, -117.88343
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,323 (2015)
Projected traffic59,552 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S5&S57-W22 Conn over S57-BRISTOL ST Off-Ramp built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is S5&S57-W22 Conn over S57-BRISTOL ST Off-Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does S5&S57-W22 Conn over S57-BRISTOL ST Off-Ramp carry?

About 54,323 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S5&S57-W22 Conn over S57-BRISTOL ST Off-Ramp?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns S5&S57-W22 Conn over S57-BRISTOL ST Off-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.